Tangkis
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
to parry or deflect an attack, blow, or kick using hands, shield, or other means; to block and counter
Etymology
Base word in Indonesian, derived from root 'tangkis' meaning 'to block'
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action